Cheapest way to get to Penang? Driving in Penang?

[kediraksith]

Can I ask what is the cheapest way to get to Penang? I see online bus ticket is around $75 per trip...

Would it be cheaper if I go JB Sentral and take bus from there? Or Larkin bus terminal? Or anywhere I can use malaysian bus to penang?

I also thinking of renting cars in Penang to drive about instead of relying on taxis... anyone done it before and any recommended car rental?

 

[limkopilimteh]

taking bus would be the cheapest, but you would spend a long time on the bus.

I drove my own car and rented a car there before. I rented from "Big thumb rent a car". You can google for it. As i rented the cheapest car, i cannot comment very much on the quality as the price is really cheap...75rm for 1 day. the car moves, is decently clean and came with a free umbrella. THeir service is quite good though.

do note that big thumb don't have a booth in the airport (if you decide to fly there), but they will drive you to their office when u reach the airport.

 

[Habrosus]

Cheapest way to Penang will be coach from Larkin, if you've hours upon hours to spare.

Or if you manage to get one of the $0 airfare from one of the budget airlines during promotions, paying only the taxes?

Around Penang, you can take the buses too, coupled with some walking.
http://www.rapidpg.com.my/journey-planner/route-maps/

 

[cherlynisin]

Bus - up to 12 hours (depends on traffic)
Flight- 1+ hr

The time saved alone is worth taking a flight I think- jetstar, tiger, air asia all fly there

 

[kediraksith]

Bus - up to 12 hours (depends on traffic)
Flight- 1+ hr

The time saved alone is worth taking a flight I think- jetstar, tiger, air asia all fly there

the problem is... flight ticket alone to penang cost more than than the return tickets combined... I was thinking of travelling throughout the night so can sleep in the coach...

So going to larkin indeed cheaper? does anyone know how much does it cost exactly?

 

[kediraksith]

upz this thread a bit coz i would love to know....

 

[beanstalk6]

the problem is... flight ticket alone to penang cost more than than the return tickets combined... I was thinking of travelling throughout the night so can sleep in the coach...

So going to larkin indeed cheaper? does anyone know how much does it cost exactly?

Use Easibook.com to find out. For origin, use JB Larkin Terminal.
There may still be some services originating from JB Merlin Tower. Nearer to the CIQ, but coaches originating from there may still go to Larkin anyway.

 

[stonez]

Hi,

Is it easy to drive in Penang? Thanks!

 

[beanstalk6]

Easy, other than the traffic and narrow streets. Many of the old streets are one way, so get your bearings right.

 

[jiajiaherbaltea]

Hi,

Is it easy to drive in Penang? Thanks!

easier than KL and some parts of SG

 

[AS1]

Either fly from Senai to Penang or take KTM private cabin for price of budget flight to Penang from Changi.

 

[dede1217]

Either fly from Senai to Penang or take KTM private cabin for price of budget flight to Penang from Changi.

if promo for penang, can get abt 60+ two way nett taxes in
few yeas back have flew to penang by jetstar for 45sgd two way nett

 

[beanstalk6]

Either fly from Senai to Penang or take KTM private cabin for price of budget flight to Penang from Changi.

Lousy timing for KTM service from JB Sentral to Butterworth. TS will waste daylight hours on the train. The new Penisular Express does not stop at Butterworth for its route to Thailand, otherwise ideal because it passes through Butterworth at sunrise.

 

[AS1]

Lousy timing for KTM service from JB Sentral to Butterworth. TS will waste daylight hours on the train. The new Penisular Express does not stop at Butterworth for its route to Thailand, otherwise ideal because it passes through Butterworth at sunrise.

It's the classic way to go there. Supposing at least 2nd class on the train, can still sleep flat on a bunk as well as have access to amenities and can walk around if legs feel numb. And then can choose whether to take bus across penang bridge or ferry across. Downside is the travelling time required.

 

[goh6570]

KL to Genting by Bus?

Anyone know how to get to genting by coach if in KL?? Or by taxi?

Not sure wanna drive up there.... dangerous or not ah??

 

[Habrosus]

Anyone know how to get to genting by coach if in KL?? Or by taxi?

Not sure wanna drive up there.... dangerous or not ah??

Yes, dangerous for you. Take coach from KL Sentral, or hail a taxi from the stand.

 

[beanstalk6]

Anyone know how to get to genting by coach if in KL?? Or by taxi?

In KL, Puduraya terminal has both the buses and the taxis that ply the route to Genting at fixed prices.

 

[goh6570]

In KL, Puduraya terminal has both the buses and the taxis that ply the route to Genting at fixed prices.

thanks....

where is Puduraya terminal ah??

 

[beanstalk6]

thanks....

where is Puduraya terminal ah??

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pudu_Sentral
It is one of the possible arrival points for coaches from Singapore. It is very near to Chinatown. The nearest LRT station is Plaza Rakyat.